Student Papers, 1931-2006 | Luther College Archives
By Sasha Griffin
Collection Overview
Title: Student Papers, 1931-2006
ID: LCA/RG00/Series 5
Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)
Extent: 1.3 Linear Feet. More info below.
Arrangement: Boxes are arranged chronologically. Folders in Boxes 1-2 remain in original order by chapter or part. The remaining boxes have folders arranged alphabetically by creator last name.
Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Biographical Note
Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.
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Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 7 boxes
Access Restrictions: All materials are available for research.
Use Restrictions: Though we may hold the property rights, Luther College Archives does not hold the copyrights for all materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and/or Luther College Archives to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs. For more information about the Luther College Library copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/copyright/.
Preferred Citation:
Cite unpublished materials: Student Papers, RG00 History Relating to Luther College, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Cite published materials as required by your chosen citation style (Chicago, MLA, APA, etc.).
Finding Aid Revision History:
12/20/2019: Hayley Jackson reprocessed Box 4 and updated folder contents.
4/11/2019: Hayley Jackson updated link to copyright policy.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: The Pioneer School, History XIII, 1931],
[Box 2: Norwegian-American Contributions to Religious Literature, 31 May 1934],
[Box 3: Effective Writing, English 40, 1991],
[Box 4: Student Papers, 1993, 2014],
[Box 5: Scandinavian Immigration History, History 46, 1999],
[Box 6: History 71, May 2000],
[Box 7: Paideia I, 2000-2009],
[All]
- Box 1: The Pioneer School, History XIII, 1931
- Folder 1
- Folder 2
- Folder 3
- Folder 4
- Folder 5
- Folder 6
- Folder 7
- Folder 8
- Folder 9
- Folder 10
- Folder 11
- Folder 12
- Folder 13
- Item 1: Chapter 13: The Library and the New Endowments, the Koren Library, the Norwegian-American Historical Association Museum, The Endowment of 1926, the Norwegian-American Centennial of 1925, the Seventieth Anniversary Gift., 1931
- Papers written by students about the beginnings of Luther College.
- Creator: MacMasters, Charles
- Item 1: Chapter 13: The Library and the New Endowments, the Koren Library, the Norwegian-American Historical Association Museum, The Endowment of 1926, the Norwegian-American Centennial of 1925, the Seventieth Anniversary Gift., 1931
- Folder 14
- Folder 15
- Folder 16
- Folder 17
- Folder 1
- Box 2: Norwegian-American Contributions to Religious Literature, 31 May 1934
- Folder 1
- Item 1: Contributions of Norwegian-Americans to the Field of Religious Literature as Contained in the Luther College Library: A Bibliography, Orientation 21; Part One, 31 May 1934
- Taught by college librarian Mr. Karl Jacobsen, these two folders contain a term bibliography compiled by freshmen Gerhard Brandt Naeseth and Olaf Ottesen Brandt for the course Bibliography (Library Orientation 21). The bibliography lists all the works that were in Koren Library in 1934 that relate to Norwegian American religious literature and contains not only the author, dates, and title, but also a short description for each entry. Part One (in Folder 1) contains chapters: Preface; Errata; 1) Religion; 2) Christianity; 3) The Bible; 4) Doctrinal Theology; 5) Practical Theology.
- Creator: Brandt, Olaf Ottesen
- Creator: Naeseth, Gerhard Brandt
- Related Material: Also included in box is a photocopy of Chips, 25 March 1936. Article is titled "Bibliographies Prepared By Frosh for English Paper" and describes how the bibliography assignments help reference in the library as well as help the students prepare for more upperclassmen work.
- Item 1: Contributions of Norwegian-Americans to the Field of Religious Literature as Contained in the Luther College Library: A Bibliography, Orientation 21; Part One, 31 May 1934
- Folder 2
- Item 1: Contributions of Norwegian-Americans to the Field of Religious Literature as Contained in the Luther College Library: A Bibliography, Orientation 21; Part Two, 31 May 1934
- Taught by college librarian Mr. Karl Jacobsen, these two folders contain a term bibliography compiled by freshmen Gerhard Brandt Naeseth and Olaf Ottesen Brandt for the course Bibliography (Library Orientation 21). The bibliography lists all the works that were in Koren Library in 1934 that relate to Norwegian American religious literature and contains not only the author, dates, and title, but also a short description for each entry. Part Two (in Folder 2) contains Chapter 6 Special Denominations/Special Churches and the Index.
- Creator: Brandt, Olaf Ottesen
- Creator: Naeseth, Gerhard Brandt
- Related Material: Also included in box is a photocopy of Chips, 25 March 1936. Article is titled "Bibliographies Prepared By Frosh for English Paper" and describes how the bibliography assignments help reference in the library as well as help the students prepare for more upperclassmen work.
- Item 1: Contributions of Norwegian-Americans to the Field of Religious Literature as Contained in the Luther College Library: A Bibliography, Orientation 21; Part Two, 31 May 1934
- Folder 1
- Box 3: Effective Writing, English 40, 1991
- Folder 1
- Folder 2
- Item 1: The Genesis of Valders, 22 October 1991
- This paper discusses the history of Valders Memorial Hall of Science and uses letters and the dedication ceremony program as primary documents. The ceremony program, along with an inventory of letters used, a copy of April 1955 Luther Alumnus newletter, and a photocopy of a picture of the building are also included in the folder.
- Creator: Andersen, Blaine
- Item 1: The Genesis of Valders, 22 October 1991
- Folder 3
- Item 1: Koren Library: The Student's Memories, 22 October 1991
- This paper details the history of Koren Library by using students' accounts and memories. It documents not only the physical layout of the building, but also the policies and procedures, such as having closed stacks, and even pranks students played on the librarians. Documents used include books, annual reports, and oral interviews of ten people (Wilfred Bunge, Linda Disch, Helen Haatvedt, Steve Hubbard, Kathryn Kalsow, Erling Naeseth, Leslie Rude, Harlan Sanderson, Paul Solberg, and Wendy Stevens). Paper also includes photocopied pictures of the outside and inside of the library.
- Creator: Anderson, Marnie
- Item 1: Koren Library: The Student's Memories, 22 October 1991
- Folder 4
- Folder 5
- Folder 6
- Folder 7
- Folder 8
- Folder 9
- Folder 10
- Folder 11
- Folder 12
- Folder 13
- Folder 14
- Folder 15
- Folder 16
- Folder 17
- Folder 18
- Folder 19
- Folder 20
- Folder 1
- Box 4: Student Papers, 1993, 2014
- Box 5: Scandinavian Immigration History, History 46, 1999
- Box 6: History 71, May 2000
- Box 7: Paideia I, 2000-2009
- Folder 1: Paideia I: "The Norwegian Identity of Luther College in the 1960s" by Kelly Bumpus, Spring 2000
- Folder 2: Paideia I: "The Aamouth Family: A Story of Norwegian-American Immigration" by Beth Anderson, Spring 2003
- Folder 3: Paideia I: "The Assimilation of Norwegian-Americans Into American Culture Through the Establishment of Charitable and Health Care Organizations" by Molly Berkas, Spring 2003
- Item 1: "The Assimilation of Norwegian-Americans into American Culture Through the Establishment of Charitable and Health Care Organizations", 20 March 2003
- Paper discusses the beginning of the assimilation of Norwegian immigrants into American society through health care institution.
- Creator: Berkas, Molly
- Item 1: "The Assimilation of Norwegian-Americans into American Culture Through the Establishment of Charitable and Health Care Organizations", 20 March 2003
- Folder 4: Paideia I: "Immigrant Letters: Their Influence on Norwegian Immigration to America" by Mandi Blenka, Spring 2003
- Folder 5: Paideia I: "Why Ole Joined the Union Army: The Role of Norwegian Immigrants in the Civil War" by Larissa Curtis, Spring 2003
- Folder 6: Paideia I: "Language of a Norwegian Immigrant" by Rebecca Hefle, Spring 2003
- Folder 7: Paideia I: "Norwegian Immigration to South Dakota" by Heidi Hoefer, Spring 2003
- Folder 8: Paideia I: "Women of Norway, Making a Life in America: The Lives of Norwegian-American Frontier Women" by Megan Levison, Spring 2003
- Folder 9: Paideia I: "From a Small Farm to a Homestead: Norwegian Immigrants and Agriculture" by Kristi Millmann, Spring 2003
- Folder 10: Paideia I: " The Land of Opportunity: The Immigration of Norwegian Women to America" by Alison Rapacz, Spring 2003
- Folder 11: Paideia I: "The Influence of 'America Letters' on Norwegian Immigration, 1825-1925" by Alex Thoreson, Spring 2003
- Folder 12: Paideia I: "Where Have All the Letters Gone? Norwegian Immigrant Letters and Letter-Writing Today" by John Williams, Spring 2003
- Folder 13: Spanish Influenza Epidemic in Decorah by Nicholas Kelley, April 10, 2006
- Folder 14: "'Another Lucky Strike: An Experience I Wouldn't Trade for a Trillion Dollars!': The Story of World War II Veteran - Roger Anderson", May 26, 2009
- Folder 15: "The Symra Society: A Literary-Social Organization", 18 March 1992
- Folder 16: An Overview of the Center for Faith and Life, 15 December 1991
- Folder 17: George Pfister, 18 May 2009
- Folder 1: Paideia I: "The Norwegian Identity of Luther College in the 1960s" by Kelly Bumpus, Spring 2000
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: The Pioneer School, History XIII, 1931],
[Box 2: Norwegian-American Contributions to Religious Literature, 31 May 1934],
[Box 3: Effective Writing, English 40, 1991],
[Box 4: Student Papers, 1993, 2014],
[Box 5: Scandinavian Immigration History, History 46, 1999],
[Box 6: History 71, May 2000],
[Box 7: Paideia I, 2000-2009],
[All]